NTUC Foodfare to give out discount coupons

SINGAPORE : NTUC Foodfare Co-operative is giving out a million discount coupons to help more people cope with rising food prices. The coupons can be used at all 42 Foodfare outlets over the next three months, from April 1 to June 30. Called the One Million Plates initiative, it was launched in May last year only for union members. FoodFare is now extending the scheme to all, allowing customers to save between 5 and 15 per cent on their meals. The coupons can be obtained at booths at the Foodfare outlets. Perry Ong, CEO, NTUC Foodfare, said: "It is a good idea to also offer these value meals to the public to enjoy, and also at the same time, help them throughout this period to moderate the cost of living. "The situation that is facing Singapore right now is not just unique to NTUC union members, but to every Singaporean." The coupons are released in batches at each outlet d...